Journalism at Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$53,162
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,162
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$52,315
All programs at Emerson College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
78
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,610
Median Debt
0.44
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$197/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$53,162
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $71,492 | — |
| George Washington University | $66,907 | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University | $65,175 | — |
| Northwestern University | $63,740 | $14,834 |
| Syracuse University | $62,752 | $27,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $62,737 | $15,250 |
| Chapman University | $60,210 | $22,290 |
| University of Southern California | $59,071 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,676 | $13,654 |
| Boston University | $58,645 | $24,500 |
Other Programs at Emerson College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $83,304 | $41,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,457 | $54,435 |
| Marketing | $61,630 | $21,500 |
| Journalism | $61,220 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,272 | $23,719 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $57,318 | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $57,318 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,431 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,641 | $23,717 |
| Journalism (current) | $53,162 | $23,610 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.